poole keith Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 10:45 AM, foreverblue said: According to the local paper we are having extensive work done during the home fixture break to improve the track. at the track today "extensive"work not done this wk, arrival of road grader postponed for a few wks,track to my unqualified eye looks good but according to the guys the top surface is basically just dust,and matt been told this wk theyve nothing to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 When are Poole on TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Baldyman said: When are Poole on TV? Monday 17th home to Wolves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, poole keith said: at the track today "extensive"work not done this wk, arrival of road grader postponed for a few wks,track to my unqualified eye looks good but according to the guys the top surface is basically just dust,and matt been told this wk theyve nothing to work with That just about sums it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Monday 17th home to Wolves Can't wait to watch that disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) 32 minutes ago, poole keith said: at the track today "extensive"work not done this wk, arrival of road grader postponed for a few wks,track to my unqualified eye looks good but according to the guys the top surface is basically just dust,and matt been told this wk theyve nothing to work with I said after Dustgate, there isn't enough shale on it, hence why they didn't/couldn't water it Would of been way to slippery. The track needs money spent, and plenty of work. As I said you can't polish a turd . Edited June 9, 2019 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Can't wait to watch that disaster To make it worse they're sandwiched between trips to Belle Vue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedtiger Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: I said after Dustgate, there isn't enough shale on it, hence why they didn't/couldn't water it Would of been way to slippery. The track needs money spent, and plenty of work. As I said you can't polish a turd . If Poole is losing money as article in SS says then might be why MF has not got the cash to spend on the track? Is the club still up for sale..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunliner Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Guess if the track is that bad the riders will refuse to ride it,not rocket science.As for losing money, with i assume Poole being the best supported team being on the coast with lots of holidaymakers what does the books of all the other premier teams look like.The promoters according to the echo article know it needs attention just wonder why it wasn't addressed pre season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted June 9, 2019 Report Share Posted June 9, 2019 Hi, I am thinking about going to a Poole meeting, the one against Peterborough at the beginning of August. Can someone give me any advice on which are the best (cheapest) hotels to stop in, maybe within walking distance? Where to park my car once I'm at the stadium, how much parking/tickets/programs are... Any advice for a first time visitor would be appreciated, thanks very much. Looking forward to seeing what Poole has to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Speedtiger said: If Poole is losing money as article in SS says then might be why MF has not got the cash to spend on the track? Is the club still up for sale..? Made plenty of money in the past hasn't he? Spent all that I guess .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted June 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Trees said: Made plenty of money in the past hasn't he? Spent all that I guess .... Matt Ford is in denial over the track condition at Poole and has been for several years. He’s lost some good sponsors because they feared for rider safety and, refused an offer from another to buy the shale needed to rectify the problem. The problem goes back at least to the Chris Holder and Darcy Ward era when both would be openly critical of the track.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 No point in getting new shale in until the work with the road grader is done! The grader was 'postponed' because it wasn't available soon enough in the current gap between fixtures. The next possible extended gap between home fixtures is next month from 5th to 17th July. I really can't see how Matt Ford can be in denial about the track condition when he and his son Danny have openly stated in the local press that it needs sorting and will be.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator Posted June 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: No point in getting new shale in until the work with the road grader is done! The grader was 'postponed' because it wasn't available soon enough in the current gap between fixtures. The next possible extended gap between home fixtures is next month from 5th to 17th July. I really can't see how Matt Ford can be in denial about the track condition when he and his son Danny have openly stated in the local press that it needs sorting and will be.. As I stated in my earlier post, the Poole track has been a mess for years and as a result has cost the club sponsors. Matt Ford has been in denial and only now and after the Good Friday debacle and the 840 gate takings a couple of weeks later has he woken up and smelled the coffee. I will be the first to admit that it’s his business and he can do as he wishes but, it has cost him sponsors and some long time supporters. I for one no longer spend any money (other than admission) or, provide any services to UK based speedway.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: No point in getting new shale in until the work with the road grader is done! The grader was 'postponed' because it wasn't available soon enough in the current gap between fixtures. The next possible extended gap between home fixtures is next month from 5th to 17th July. I really can't see how Matt Ford can be in denial about the track condition when he and his son Danny have openly stated in the local press that it needs sorting and will be.. Ignoring the fact that the most appropriate gap of sufficient length was missed also - October til March..... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Ignoring the fact that the most appropriate gap of sufficient length was missed also - October til March..... What year was that Taps Edited June 10, 2019 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: What year was that Taps Take your pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj350z Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Skidder1 said: No point in getting new shale in until the work with the road grader is done! The grader was 'postponed' because it wasn't available soon enough in the current gap between fixtures. The next possible extended gap between home fixtures is next month from 5th to 17th July. I really can't see how Matt Ford can be in denial about the track condition when he and his son Danny have openly stated in the local press that it needs sorting and will be.. Get Guy Nicholls on the case - he will be able to supply one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 I just think the club as been poorly promoted in the last two or three years and i know some people will say i am just criticizing but tha the way i see it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted June 10, 2019 Report Share Posted June 10, 2019 10 minutes ago, ray c said: I just think the club as been poorly promoted in the last two or three years and i know some people will say i am just criticizing but tha the way i see it Yes I tend to agree, this issue with the track has been going on for too long, they talk like it is a recent thing. I don't like to criticise my club but I went to a gp qualifier about 6 years ago at Poole, the track was very bumpy then and it isn't any better now, it isn't always dusty but it is always bumpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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